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REMUNERATION FOR USE OF TRANSPORT

Effective Date: 4 September 2012

Rationale

It is to the students' advantage that we plan activities for them out of our school environment.

Activities include - Sport Activities

- Social Functions

- Cultural Activities

In order to continue these activities,
remuneration for parents who use their own cars and time to assist us
with transport is required.

The remuneration is not intended to
cover the wear and tear, but will be a contribution towards the cost of
petrol. This ‘Act of Appreciation’ will help to keep parents involved,
particularly when it is the same parents volunteering for all
activities.

All activities requiring the use of
private transport must be approved by the Principal. The Principal is
responsible for ensuring that the safety checks as noted at the end of
this document are completed.

For short distance trips, such as
Upper Hutt, no financial contribution will be made. For trips beyond
that distance the amount will be set by the Principal in discussion with
the teacher/s involved.

Safety Checks

The teacher/s organising the trip will ensure the following safety checks occur for the vehicle being used:

That the car has a Current Warrant of Fitness and is registered.

That the driver has a valid full license for the vehicle being used, and is licensed to carry passengers.

That there is a safety belt for each student carried.

That the parents of the students involved clearly understand and have agreed to the children travelling under these terms.